Doll House no 407

Doll House no 407 (with triplets), mixed media assemblage

I came across another book on midwifery last month dating to the mid 1800's. The engravings were sparse but few it held are treasures indeed. I do believe this is the first doll house in the series to feature triplets. I love how two have hair and the third is bald. Also, the dismembered legs gave me pause so I dutifully bestowed her with a new pair.

Doll House no 394

Doll House no 394 (with podalic version in head presentation), mixed media assemblage

The two doll houses in progress last week are finished and will be posted in the shop today. One more engraving from a very old volume on obstetrics published in 1888. Its images are oh so exquisite....oh so bizarre....more to come on future pieces.

Doll House no 393

Doll House no 393 (with prolapsed hand), mixed media assemblage

Or as Patrick calls it..."doll house with jazz hand". The image was gleaned from a recently acquired volume on obstetrics from 1888.

Doll House no 391

Doll House no 391 (with breech birth), mixed media assemblage with 1888 obstetrics illustration

I've been working every evening on finishing up these pieces...first up is Doll House no 391. Another to follow later this evening or perhaps in the morning.

Doll House no 390

Doll House no 390, mixed media assemblage

Hard to believe I'm approaching no 400 in this series. Doll House no 1 was created in 2006 and I blogged the precursors of this series in this post.

Doll House no 388

Doll House no 388, mixed media assemblage with 1889 obstetrics illustration

I've finished up a trio of new Doll House pieces to share with you this week. Also, the art block sale will end tomorrow night and I'll be removing the last of the holiday blocks from the shop.

Doll House no 385

Doll House no 385 (with child)

A trio of new Doll Houses are going into the shop this evening. These are little ones folks....they can nest in the palm of your hand.

Doll House no 371

Doll House no 371, original mixed media assemblage